]]>http://mychannel957.com/frederik-meijer-gardens-sells-out-nine-concerts-in-just-two-hours/feed/0Larry Basacca/Mike Coppola/Michael Kovac/Noel Vasquez/Getty ImagesFrederik Meijer Gardens Announces Full Summer Concert Series Lineuphttp://mychannel957.com/frederik-meijer-gardens-announces-full-summer-concert-series-lineup/
http://mychannel957.com/frederik-meijer-gardens-announces-full-summer-concert-series-lineup/#commentsThu, 09 Apr 2015 11:52:23 +0000Wendy Reedhttp://mychannel957.com/?p=326495Continue reading…]]>Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park has announced another impressive lineup for this year's Fifth Third Bank Summer Concert Series. This year, the series is bringing in many big names from across the music industry.

The 30-show lineup, which will include a special 20th anniversary concert, will feature artists like The Steve Miller Band; Harry Connick, Jr.; Vince Gill; The Beach Boys & The Temptations; Under the Sun Tour featuring: Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra, Uncle Kracker & Eve 6; Styx and Tony Bennett.

]]>http://mychannel957.com/frederik-meijer-gardens-announces-first-acts-in-summer-concert-series/feed/0Cindy Ord/ Getty ImagesTop 5 Ways To Enjoy The Summer Weather In Grand Rapidshttp://mychannel957.com/top-5-ways-to-enjoy-the-summer-weather-in-grand-rapids/
http://mychannel957.com/top-5-ways-to-enjoy-the-summer-weather-in-grand-rapids/#commentsTue, 10 Jun 2014 18:35:36 +0000Wendy Reedhttp://mychannel957.com/?p=68906Continue reading…]]>Summer is fast approaching, and people are always looking for ways to entertain themselves in the great outdoors. Grand Rapids is full of awesome outdoor activities for people seeking to bask in the sunshine

]]>http://mychannel957.com/top-5-ways-to-enjoy-the-summer-weather-in-grand-rapids/feed/0ThinkStockFifth/Third Bank Summer Concert Series at Meijer Gardens – 12 Shows Sell Out In First Weekendhttp://mychannel957.com/fifth-third-bank-summer-concert-series-at-meijer-gardens-11-shows-sell-out-in-first-weekend/
http://mychannel957.com/fifth-third-bank-summer-concert-series-at-meijer-gardens-11-shows-sell-out-in-first-weekend/#commentsMon, 28 Apr 2014 17:54:53 +0000Tom Cookhttp://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=238852Continue reading…]]>The Fifth/Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park boast a pretty fantastic lineup this summer - and it shows by how well tickets sold following their release to Meijer Gardens members over the weekend.

Twelve of the thirty shows scheduled for this summer's concert series have already sold out.

In the past few months, we've heard of a few of the acts, but this morning, the Gardens announced their full lineup. Gavin DeGraw, O.A.R, CAKE, Counting Crows, the Barenaked Ladies and more will be making their way to Grand Rapids in the coming months. Here's the full lineup:

]]>http://mychannel957.com/frederik-meijer-gardens-adds-tegan-sara-to-summer-concert-line-up/feed/0Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesIs The 8th Wonder Of The World In Michigan?http://mychannel957.com/is-the-8th-wonder-of-the-world-in-michigan/
http://mychannel957.com/is-the-8th-wonder-of-the-world-in-michigan/#commentsMon, 29 Jul 2013 20:24:47 +0000Wendy Reedhttp://mychannel957.com/?p=200512Continue reading…]]>There are already seven Wonders Of The World, and VirtualTourist.com is trying to figure out what the 8th should be. Turns out, it very well could be in Michigan!

]]>http://mychannel957.com/is-the-8th-wonder-of-the-world-in-michigan/feed/0flickr, alaina.buzasTop 5 Places For A First Date In West Michiganhttp://mychannel957.com/top-5-places-for-a-first-date-in-west-michigan/
http://mychannel957.com/top-5-places-for-a-first-date-in-west-michigan/#commentsWed, 03 Jul 2013 15:42:43 +0000Wendy Reedhttp://mychannel957.com/?p=6986Continue reading…]]>Dating can be hard. So, why should picking the place to go for your first date be difficult? You don't want to go somewhere too loud, or too boring, or where the food or service aren't good. The first date is what determines whether or not there is a second date, or a third, so you have to do it right.

I've taken it upon myself (not that I'm any "dating expert" or anything) to compile a list of some great ways to spend a first date in West Michigan.

]]>http://mychannel957.com/top-5-places-for-a-first-date-in-west-michigan/feed/0(Photo from flickr user mollystevens)Owl City, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Michael Franti and More Coming To Frederik Meijer Gardens This Summerhttp://mychannel957.com/owl-city-grace-potter-the-nocturnals-michael-franti-and-more-coming-to-frederik-meijer-gardens-this-summer/
http://mychannel957.com/owl-city-grace-potter-the-nocturnals-michael-franti-and-more-coming-to-frederik-meijer-gardens-this-summer/#commentsThu, 11 Apr 2013 11:29:08 +0000Wendy Reedhttp://mychannel957.com/?p=166371Continue reading…]]>Frederik Meijer Gardens' Summer Concert Series is quickly becoming my favorite part of summers in West Michigan. This morning, they announced their full summer line up for 2013. Check out who will be coming to the Gardens this summer after the jump!

]]>http://mychannel957.com/owl-city-grace-potter-the-nocturnals-michael-franti-and-more-coming-to-frederik-meijer-gardens-this-summer/feed/0Cory Schwartz/Theo Wargo/Mark Metcalfe/Getty ImagesTwo More Acts Announced For Frederik Meijer Gardens' Summer Concert Serieshttp://mychannel957.com/two-more-acts-announced-for-frederik-meijer-gardens-summer-concert-series/
http://mychannel957.com/two-more-acts-announced-for-frederik-meijer-gardens-summer-concert-series/#commentsFri, 05 Apr 2013 13:17:47 +0000Wendy Reedhttp://mychannel957.com/?p=164552Continue reading…]]>Last month, Frederik Meijer Gardens gave us a sneak peek of the acts that would be coming for their annual Summer Concert Series. The first round of acts announced included country act Montgomery Gentry, actor/musician Steve Martin, and the Steve Miller Band. This morning, the Gardens announced to more acts that will be gracing their stage this season.

]]>http://mychannel957.com/two-more-acts-announced-for-frederik-meijer-gardens-summer-concert-series/feed/0Frederick M. Brown/Andy Kropa/Getty ImagesFrederik Meijer Gardens Announces Part Of Their Summer Concert Schedulehttp://mychannel957.com/frederik-meijer-gardens-announces-part-of-their-summer-concert-schedule/
http://mychannel957.com/frederik-meijer-gardens-announces-part-of-their-summer-concert-schedule/#commentsWed, 06 Mar 2013 13:49:09 +0000Wendy Reedhttp://mychannel957.com/?p=156262Continue reading…]]>One of the tell-tale signs, at least in my world, that Spring is almost here, is when Frederik Meijer Gardens starts announcing the lineup for their Summer Concert Series. Every year, they bring in some of the top acts in the country to perform at their amphitheater right here in Grand Rapids. Part of this year's lineup was announced today! Check out some of the acts coming to the Gardens after the jump!

]]>http://mychannel957.com/butterflies-returning-to-frederik-meijer-gardens/feed/0FacebookGavin DeGraw & Colbie Caillat Tickets For Frederik Meijer Gardens Show Already Sold Outhttp://mychannel957.com/gavin-degraw-colbie-callat-tickets-for-frederik-meijer-gardens-show-already-sold-out/
http://mychannel957.com/gavin-degraw-colbie-callat-tickets-for-frederik-meijer-gardens-show-already-sold-out/#commentsMon, 30 Apr 2012 16:05:12 +0000Wendy Reedhttp://mychannel957.com/?p=65972Continue reading…]]>If you were hoping to be in the audience when Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGraw take the stage at Frederik Meijer Gardens this summer, you're probably out of luck. Unless you were one of the lucky Frederik Meijer Gardens members who snagged tickets this past weekend. Tickets for all of the shows that are part of the Summer Concert Series went on sale to Meijer Gardens members Saturday morning, and three of the shows sold out within two hours of going on sale.

]]>http://mychannel957.com/free-admission-at-meijer-gardens-and-grand-rapids-art-museum-for-bank-of-america-customers/feed/0FacebookFrederik Meijer Gardens Announces First Four Bands For Summer Serieshttp://mychannel957.com/frederik-meijer-gardens-announces-first-four-bands-for-summer-series/
http://mychannel957.com/frederik-meijer-gardens-announces-first-four-bands-for-summer-series/#commentsThu, 15 Mar 2012 12:29:24 +0000Wendy Reedhttp://mychannel957.com/?p=53859Continue reading…]]>The Frederik Meijer Gardens Summer Concert Series this season is already proving to be just as diverse as last year's.

Four acts were officially announced today. The B-52s will kick off the series on June 1. The Steve Miller Band, Wynton Marsalis and Grace Potter and the Nocturnals are also slated to perform.

]]>http://mychannel957.com/butterfly-exhibit-opens-at-frederik-meijer-gardens-on-thursday/feed/0FacebookFrederik Meijer Gardens Details Plans For Japanese Gardenhttp://mychannel957.com/frederik-meijer-gardens-details-plans-for-japanese-garden/
http://mychannel957.com/frederik-meijer-gardens-details-plans-for-japanese-garden/#commentsFri, 17 Feb 2012 15:45:29 +0000Matt Milhousehttp://mychannel957.com/?p=46008Continue reading…]]> Frederik Meijer Gardens We are only a couple of weeks away from the blooming butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens and there is more excitement on the way.

Frederik Meijer Gardens has revealed the details on their 8 1/2 acre addition, The Richard and Helen DeVos Japanese Garden.

]]>http://mychannel957.com/frederik-meijer-gardens-details-plans-for-japanese-garden/feed/0Frederik Meijer GardensFrederik Meijer Gardens Receives National Recognitionhttp://mychannel957.com/frederik-meijer-gardens-receives-national-recognition/
http://mychannel957.com/frederik-meijer-gardens-receives-national-recognition/#commentsSat, 29 Oct 2011 01:06:47 +0000Matt Milhousehttp://mychannel957.com/?p=27477Continue reading…]]>I think just about anybody can find a reason to love Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. One of my favorites is the outdoor summer concert series. I also love going with the kids. They would list the outdoor play area among their favorites. You'll notice a common theme here, "outdoors". That's where Frederik Meijer Gardens is at its best and we are not the only ones noticing.

Today, USA Today named Meijer Gardens as one of the top ten places in the nation "to see art enhance nature".

]]>http://mychannel957.com/meet-sara-bareilles-at-frederik-meijer-gardens/feed/0(Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)Frederik Meijer Gardens' Summer Concerts Bring Big Stars To Grand Rapidshttp://mychannel957.com/frederick-meijer-gardens-summer-concerts-bring-big-stars-to-grand-rapids/
http://mychannel957.com/frederick-meijer-gardens-summer-concerts-bring-big-stars-to-grand-rapids/#commentsThu, 14 Apr 2011 14:29:08 +0000Wendy Reedhttp://mychannel957.com/?p=8417Continue reading…]]>It's going to be a star-studded summer at Frederik Meijer Gardens. Several acts were announced earlier in the year, but just this morning, more were added to the line up.

There will be a record 22 concerts held at the Gardens this summer including, Sara Bareilles, former American Idol Matt Giraud, Pat Benatar and more! Grand Rapids native and Verve Pipe lead singer Brian Vander Ark will also be on stage, opening for actor/singer-songwriter Jeff Daniels